Data Specialist – e-Discovery & Litigation Technology

The Simple Vue; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in litigation support seeks a Data Specialist to manage essential tasks in the e-Discovery process, working closely with legal teams. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, expertise in various e-discovery tools, and prior experience in high-pressure environments. Successful candidates will demonstrate exceptional analytical skills and a commitment to data integrity, ensuring efficient handling of electronically stored information throughout legal proceedings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in litigation support or e-discovery.
• Proven ability to handle multiple cases under tight deadlines.
• Relativity Certified Administrator is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with litigation teams on ESI strategy and workflows.
• Perform hands-on data processing and loading.
• Generate analytics reports and maintain quality checks.

Skills

Expertise in Relativity

Analytical writing

Communication

Data manipulation

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in Digital Forensics or Data Analytics

Tools

Relativity

Nuix

IPRO Eclipse

CloudNine LAW

CaseMap

TrialDirector

Job description

Data Specialist – e-Discovery & Litigation Technology

Data Specialist – e-Discovery & Litigation Technology

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The Data Specialist forms the core of the Litigation Technology Unit (LTU), partnering with prosecutors and paralegals throughout the discovery lifecycle. From early‑case assessment through trial presentation, the Specialist orchestrates the collection, processing, review, analysis, and production of electronically stored information (ESI). Success demands expert command of Relativity, Nuix, IPRO, CloudNine LAW, CaseMap/TimeMap, and TrialDirector; meticulous data integrity controls; and the poise to deliver under tight court deadlines in a high‑volume federal prosecution environment.

Key Responsibilities

Overview

The Data Specialist forms the core of the Litigation Technology Unit (LTU), partnering with prosecutors and paralegals throughout the discovery lifecycle. From early‑case assessment through trial presentation, the Specialist orchestrates the collection, processing, review, analysis, and production of electronically stored information (ESI). Success demands expert command of Relativity, Nuix, IPRO, CloudNine LAW, CaseMap/TimeMap, and TrialDirector; meticulous data integrity controls; and the poise to deliver under tight court deadlines in a high‑volume federal prosecution environment.

Key Responsibilities

·Consult with litigation teams on ESI strategy, discovery obligations, and Technology‑Assisted Review (TAR) workflows.

·Collect, process, and load ESI from agencies, defendants, and third parties; ensure chain‑of‑custody and metadata preservation.

·Perform hands‑on file manipulation, conversion, culling, deduplication, and quality checks; troubleshoot ingestion errors.

·Administer Relativity workspaces (security, analytics, structured analytics, batching, searches, productions).

·Generate privilege logs, exception logs, and analytics reports; prepare productions in load‑ready formats.

·Train end‑users on litigation support platforms; provide desk‑side and remote support during discovery reviews.

·Build and operate TrialDirector databases; coordinate courtroom presentation technology for hearings, mediations, and trials.

·Maintain 98percent accuracy and on‑time delivery against established LTU performance standards.

Required Qualifications

·Bachelor’s degree (or three additional years of directly relevant experience).

·3+ years in litigation support/e‑discovery, preferably within a federal agency, law firm, or top‑tier vendor.

·Demonstrated Administrator‑level expertise in Relativity, including Case Manager functions.

·Proficiency with Nuix, IPRO Eclipse, CloudNine LAW PreDiscovery, Concordance, CaseMap, TimeMap, and Adobe Acrobat.

·Deep understanding of the EDRM lifecycle, DOJ discovery protocols, and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.

·Excellent analytical writing and verbal communication; proven ability to juggle multiple matters under tight deadlines.

·U.S. citizenship and eligibility for Public‑Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

·Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) or RelativityOne Certified Pro; ACEDS or CEDS credential.

·Experience designing TAR workflows and leveraging AI‑driven analytics.

·Familiarity with SQL, Python, or PowerShell scripting for data automation.

·Prior support of complex white‑collar, cyber‑crime, or multi‑district litigation.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s (minimum) in Information Systems, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, or related field.

• Advanced degree or professional certificate in Digital Forensics, Data Analytics, or Project Management is a plus.

Clearance Requirements

U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated DOJ Public‑Trust background investigation (Tier2 or Tier4, as designated). Candidates must satisfy the DOJ three‑of‑five‑year residency rule and complete all pre‑employment security checks (e‑QIP, fingerprints, credit report, OF‑306, self‑reporting form).

Business (Not Personal) References

Name, Title, Email, and Phone for each position listed on the résumé are required.

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the United States and able to meet DOJ security, identity‑proofing, and badging requirements.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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